East Longmeadow center
60 Center Square, East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Living in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts
East Longmeadow is a town in Hampden County, in the Pioneer Valley region of western Massachusetts, just southeast of Springfield. It began as the East Village section of Longmeadow and was set off as its own town in 1894. Nineteenth-century brownstone quarries drove much of its early growth, and its town center at Center Square remains built around that history.
East Longmeadow at a glance
- $19.43Residential tax rate per $1,000, FY2026
- $8,126Average single-family tax bill, FY2026
- 10-15 minDrive to Springfield
- HampdenCounty
East Longmeadow's zip code
East Longmeadow uses a single ZIP code, 01028, for the entire town.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| East Longmeadow center | 01028 | Around Center Square and North Main Street, where Town Hall and the town's municipal buildings are located. |
Things to do in East Longmeadow, MA
Start with Heritage Park and Redstone Rail Trail, then 2 more below.
Heritage Park
A town park built around three-acre Blackman's Pond, with baseball fields, a soccer field, a playscape and picnic areas. Fishing and non-motorized boating are allowed on the pond.
3 Dearborn Street, East Longmeadow, MA
Plan a visitRedstone Rail Trail
A paved, roughly 1.6-mile multi-use path on a former rail line, used for walking and biking through town.
Access points off Maple Street and North Main Street
The Depot at Graham Central Station
An ice cream and light-food shop inside the town's restored 1876 railroad depot, built for the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad. The building sat unused for years before reopening as a shop in 2021, and it sits along the Redstone Rail Trail.
64 Maple Street, East Longmeadow, MA
Plan a visitFenway Golf
A seasonal family entertainment venue with an 18-hole miniature golf course, a pitch-and-putt area, the par-3 Pine Knoll course, batting cages and a soft-serve stand.
112 Allen Street, East Longmeadow, MA
More worth a visit
- Nathan Bill PlaygroundA town recreation area with a playground, picnic area, tennis courts, soccer fields and baseball diamonds.
- Center FieldThe town athletic field that hosts most of the East Longmeadow Rotary's summer concerts.
Around the calendar
- June-AugustEast Longmeadow Rotary Summer Concert SeriesA long-running series of free outdoor concerts on Wednesday evenings, organized by the East Longmeadow Rotary Club and held mainly at Center Field.
A little history
East Longmeadow began as the East Village section of Longmeadow, settled in the 17th century; it separated and was incorporated as its own town in 1894.
The Elijah Burt House and the Swetland-Pease House, both dating to the area's early settlement period, are individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Parks, trails and outdoors in East Longmeadow
Heritage Park's pond and fields and the paved Redstone Rail Trail give East Longmeadow easy outdoor recreation close to the town center.
- Heritage ParkBlackman's Pond, ballfields, a playscape and picnic areas on North Main Street.More information
- Redstone Rail TrailA paved former rail line used for walking and biking across town.
- Nathan Bill PlaygroundTennis courts, soccer fields, baseball diamonds and a playground.
Where to eat in East Longmeadow: restaurants and coffee
5 places in East Longmeadow to try, including italian bakery and cafe and pizzeria. No one paid to be listed.
La Fiorentina Pastry Shop
Italian bakery and cafe
An Italian pastry shop and cafe that has served the Springfield area since 1946, with handmade baked goods, cakes and coffee.
236 Shaker Road, East Longmeadow, MA 01028 · lafiorentinapastry.com
The Pizza Shoppe
Pizzeria
A family-owned pizzeria on Shaker Road that has been making pizza with its own dough recipe since 1955.
134 Shaker Road, East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Fazio's Ristorante & Pizzeria
Italian restaurant and pizzeria
A family-run Italian restaurant and pizzeria on Shaker Road serving Southern Italian dishes and pizza, with dine-in, takeout and delivery.
162 Shaker Road, East Longmeadow, MA 01028 · faziosvilla.com
The Depot at Graham Central Station
Ice cream shop
An ice cream shop inside the town's restored 1876 railroad depot, serving soft-serve and hard ice cream along the Redstone Rail Trail.
64 Maple Street, East Longmeadow, MA 01028 · thedepotatgrahamcentral.com
The Sweet Boutique
Bakery and coffee shop
A bakery and coffee shop in town serving baked goods and coffee drinks.
East Longmeadow, MA
Walkability and getting around East Longmeadow
The area around Center Square and Town Hall has sidewalks connecting municipal buildings, and the paved Redstone Rail Trail offers a car-free route across town, but most of East Longmeadow's residential neighborhoods are built for driving.
Drive times
- Springfield, about 5 miles10-15 min
- Bradley International Airport, about 16 miles25-30 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
PVTA (Pioneer Valley Transit Authority) bus routes serve East Longmeadow, including the G2 between Springfield's Union Station and the Memorial Industrial Park area, and a Chicopee-East Longmeadow route connecting the Big Y stores in each town. East Longmeadow has no train station; the nearest Amtrak service (the Valley Flyer and Hartford Line) stops at Union Station in Springfield, about 5 miles away.
East Longmeadow property taxes
East Longmeadow's FY2026 residential tax rate is $19.43 per $1,000 of assessed value. Massachusetts assesses homes at full value, so each $100,000 of assessed value costs about $1,943 a year. The average single-family tax bill was $8,126, on an average assessed value of $418,223.
East Longmeadow's FY2026 tax rates
$19.43per $1,000, residential
- Residential$19.43 per $1,000
- Average single-family assessed value$418,223
- Average single-family tax bill$8,126
- Tax billsQuarterly: August 1, November 1, February 1 and May 1. The FY2026 third-quarter bill was due February 2, 2026 because February 1 fell on a weekend.
- Motor vehicle excise (statewide)$25 per $1,000 of value
Source: Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Tax Rates by Class and Average Single Family Tax Bill.
How the residential rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Residential rate |
|---|---|
| FY2022 | $20.29 |
| FY2023 | $19.20 |
| FY2024 | $18.54 |
| FY2025 | $18.48 |
| FY2026 | $19.43 |
Look up a East Longmeadow property
- Property record cardsAssessed value, lot size and building details
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- Town ClerkVital records and town records
- Assessors' officeQuestions about a value: 413-525-5400 ext. 1600
- Hampden County Registry of DeedsDeeds and mortgages for the county
Buying a home in East Longmeadow
What we check on a East Longmeadow purchase: MassHousing limits, the flood map, the smoke certificate, foundations, title 5, flood zone.
First-time buyer programs
MassHousing sets its own income and price limits for Hampden County. We check them with you before you shop.
MassHousing home loansCheck the flood zone first
East Longmeadow has no major river; most of town lies outside the mapped 1-percent-annual-chance flood zone, but low areas along brooks and drainage paths fall in FEMA Zone A or AE and are regulated under the town's Floodplain Overlay District. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for East LongmeadowSmoke and CO certificate
Massachusetts requires the seller to get a smoke and carbon monoxide certificate from the East Longmeadow Fire Department before the sale closes. Call 413-525-5430 to schedule.
East Longmeadow Fire Department pageAsk about foundation testing
The Massachusetts Geological Survey at UMass Amherst lists East Longmeadow among the towns most at risk from pyrrhotite, a mineral linked to crumbling concrete foundations, based on distance from the Connecticut quarry that supplied the concrete. On a home with a poured concrete foundation, ask whether it has been tested.
UMass pyrrhotite guideSeptic systems need a Title 5 inspection before sale
Not every property in East Longmeadow is on the town's sewer system; some parcels rely on private septic systems. Massachusetts Title 5 requires a septic inspection before a property with a septic system changes hands, and the town's Board of Health handles septic permitting and records.
Board of HealthCheck the FEMA flood map before you offer
East Longmeadow has no major river, and most parcels sit outside the mapped flood zone, but some land along brooks and low drainage paths is mapped Zone A or AE. We check the flood map before you make an offer on a property near one of those areas.
All loans are subject to credit approval, underwriting, and property and program requirements. MassHousing limits and eligibility are set by MassHousing and change from time to time.
Thinking about buying in East Longmeadow?
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Moving to East Longmeadow: utilities, trash and town hall
Who to call in East Longmeadow: National Grid for power.
- ElectricNational Grid
- Natural gasEversource
- WaterEast Longmeadow purchases its water from the City of Springfield; the town's Water Division maintains more than 115 miles of distribution pipe, two pumping stations and two storage tanks.
- Sewer or septicThe town's Sewer Division collects wastewater from more than 114 miles of pipe and seventeen pump stations and conveys it to the regional treatment plant on Bondi's Island in Springfield.
- Trash and recyclingThe town provides weekly curbside trash and recycling collection. Each household's base service is one 35-gallon trash cart (up to 50 pounds); overflow trash requires Town-approved Pay-As-You-Throw green bags, sold at local stores for $2 per 33-gallon bag. Recycling of bottles, cans, paper and cardboard is unlimited.
- Registry of Motor VehiclesUpdate your address with the RMV within 30 days. Excise tax goes to the city or town where the car is garaged.Mass. RMV
East Longmeadow Transfer Station
170 Somers Road, East Longmeadow, MA
Transfer station detailsTown Hall offices and contacts
East Longmeadow Town Hall is at 60 Center Square, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Main line: 413-525-5400.
- Town HallMain line and website413-525-5400
- Town ClerkLand records, vital records and elections.413-525-5400 ext. 1001
- AssessorsProperty, motor vehicle and boat excise tax assessments.413-525-5400 ext. 1600
- Treasurer-CollectorProperty tax billing and payment.413-525-5400 ext. 1050
- Building DepartmentBuilding permits, inspections and zoning enforcement.413-525-5400 ext. 1700
- Planning and Community DevelopmentZoning, land use and subdivision applications.413-525-5400 ext. 1700
- Parks and RecreationTown parks, recreation programs and facility reservations.413-525-5437
- Department of Public WorksRoads, water, sewer and town infrastructure.413-525-5400 ext. 1200
- East Longmeadow Public LibraryThe town's public library.413-525-5400 ext. 1500
- East Longmeadow Public SchoolsThe town's public school district.
- Board of HealthTitle 5 septic, wells and permits413-525-5400 ext. 1105
East Longmeadow, MA FAQ: taxes and town services
What is the property tax rate in East Longmeadow, MA?
East Longmeadow's FY2026 residential tax rate is $19.43 per $1,000 of assessed value. Massachusetts fiscal years run July 1 to June 30.
How much are property taxes on a $400,000 home in East Longmeadow?
Massachusetts taxes homes on their full assessed value. If a home is assessed at $400,000, that's about $7,772 a year at $19.43 per $1,000. The bill uses the assessor's value, not the sale price.
Does East Longmeadow have a split tax rate?
No. East Longmeadow uses a single rate of $19.43 per $1,000 for all property classes.
What is the average single-family tax bill in East Longmeadow?
The average single-family tax bill in East Longmeadow was $8,126 for FY2026, on an average assessed value of $418,223.
Is trash pickup curbside or pay-as-you-throw?
Both. The town provides weekly curbside collection with a base 35-gallon cart per household, and residents buy $2 Town-approved Pay-As-You-Throw bags for any trash beyond that. Recycling is unlimited.
Who supplies electricity and gas in East Longmeadow?
National Grid is the electric utility, and Eversource supplies natural gas.
What ZIP code does East Longmeadow use?
A single ZIP code, 01028, covers the entire town.
Is there public transit in East Longmeadow?
PVTA bus routes serve the town, including the G2 and a Chicopee-East Longmeadow route, but East Longmeadow has no train station; the nearest Amtrak stop is Union Station in Springfield.
Towns near East Longmeadow
Neighbors of East Longmeadow, including across the Connecticut line where it applies. All Massachusetts town guides.
Sources
- East Longmeadow, Massachusetts - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Town of East Longmeadow official website: eastlongmeadowma.gov
- Assessors - Town of East Longmeadow: eastlongmeadowma.gov
- FY26 Real & Personal Property Assessment & Tax Rate Approved by DOR: eastlongmeadowma.gov
- Town of East Longmeadow Board of Assessors, FY2026 Tax Classification Hearing presentation: eastlongmeadowma.gov
- East Longmeadow assessors: FY26 recap approved, new tax rate $19.43 per $1,000 - Citizen Portal: citizenportal.ai
- Fire - Town of East Longmeadow: eastlongmeadowma.gov
- Board of Health - Town of East Longmeadow: eastlongmeadowma.gov
- Public Works - Town of East Longmeadow: eastlongmeadowma.gov
- Curbside Waste and Recycling - Town of East Longmeadow: eastlongmeadowma.gov
- Transfer Station - Town of East Longmeadow DPW: eastlongmeadowma.gov
- MassDOT Utility Contacts by District/Municipality - East Longmeadow: hwy.massdot.state.ma.us
- Heritage Park facility page - Town of East Longmeadow: eastlongmeadowma.gov
- The Depot at Graham Central Station: thedepotatgrahamcentral.com
- Fazio's Ristorante & Pizzeria: faziosvilla.com
- La Fiorentina Pastry Shop: lafiorentinapastry.com
- Tax rates and average single-family value and tax bill: Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Tax Rates by Class and Average Single Family Tax Bill.
- Motor vehicle excise: M.G.L. c. 60A, $25 per $1,000 of value statewide.
- Walkability: Walk Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Photo: C0shea94, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Checked September 25, 2026.